High School Math Teacher

FLSA Classification: Part-Time, Academic-Year (10-month) Position
Schedule: Monday - Friday (Part-Time)
Reports To: Adolescent Director


About The Post Oak School

The Post Oak School seeks educators who are passionate about their craft and who hold an optimistic, respectful view of adolescents and their potential. We are deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ), and we actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We value faculty who:

• Thrive in collaborative, diverse communities
• Contribute to inclusive and culturally responsive curricula
• Support and engage a diverse student body
• Bring their own interests and experiences into the classroom through electives, travel, and extracurricular leadership

Position Summary

The High School Math Teacher is a part-time faculty role responsible for teaching and developing mathematics curriculum for students in grades 9-10 within a Montessori-inspired, experiential learning environment.

This position involves working closely with colleagues and adolescents in a student-centered classroom, with an emphasis on real-world application, interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentorship.

Essential Responsibilities

The High School Math Teacher will:

• Model respect, empathy, and positive regard for adolescents and their individual dignity
• Teach high school mathematics using engaging, developmentally appropriate methodologies
• Learn and implement a Montessori approach emphasizing hands-on, experiential learning
• Develop and adapt a curriculum that connects mathematical concepts to real-world contexts
• Mentor, guide, and assess students' academic growth and progress
• Serve as a student advisor, supporting social and emotional development
• Collaborate actively with fellow math faculty and across disciplines
• Design and teach elective courses during two-week J-Term and A-Term sessions
• Participate in school travel experiences, including:
  
  • One-week Odyssey trip
  • Overnight Retreat
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, particularly within the Houston Museum District
• Contribute to a dynamic, innovative, and evolving academic program

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics or a related field
• Experience teaching high school students in mathematics or a related discipline
• Strong content knowledge and enthusiasm for mathematics
• A commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth
• Ability to differentiate instruction and meet diverse learning needs
• Skill in fostering an engaging, inclusive classroom environment
• Interest in or commitment to Montessori philosophy and adolescent development
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Work Environment & Expectations

• Work within small, student-centered classes emphasizing collaboration and independence
• Engage in cross-disciplinary teaching and curriculum integration
• Participate in a fast-paced, innovative school environment
• Extend learning beyond the classroom through community partnerships
• Regularly sit, speak, and actively listen
• Use close and distance vision regularly
• Travel domestically and potentially internationally

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Post Oak School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in hiring or in the administration of its programs.